Southampton's Podcast - Focused PT, Zoielogic & MND can get in the Sea

About this episode

The episode features discussions on community, fitness, and personal growth, including interviews with dance and fitness professionals and a couple's journey with motor neurone disease.

Hosts Zoe Hanson and Tom Stroud kick off with an inspiring discussion about community, fitness, and personal growth. Zoe shares her personal fitness goals, including her recent achievement of running a 5k park run in under 28 minutes, and discusses the importance of setting realistic goals rather than resolutions. The episode features an insightful interview with Zoie Golding, Artistic Director of Zoie Logic Dance Theatre, who discusses their mission to connect people through dance and the exciting projects planned for 2026. Additionally, the hosts speak with Megan Batchelor from Focused PT, who shares valuable insights on strength training and fitness for individuals over 35. The episode concludes with a heartfelt story from David and Alice, a couple navigating the challenges of motor neurone disease while promoting awareness and positivity through their blog, "MND Can Get in the Sea." Their journey serves as a powerful reminder of resilience and community support.

People in this episode

Hosts: Zoe Hanson, Tom Stroud

Guests: Zoie Golding, Megan Batchelor

Topics covered

• community
• fitness
• personal growth
• dance
• strength training
• motor neurone disease
• resilience

Keywords

• community
• fitness
• dance
• strength training
• motor neurone disease
• personal growth
• 5k run

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zoie Logic Dance Theatre, Focused PT, MND Can Get in the Sea

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